| Yoga is a practice of synchronizing the body and the | | | | core strength. Yoga also has the potential to positively |
| mind through movement, breathing, and meditation that | | | | influence your weight, posture and quality of sleep! |
| has been around for over 5,000 years. There are | | | | Mental benefits of yoga come from the harmonization |
| many different types of yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa, | | | | of the body and the mind through meditation. Many |
| Iyengar, Ashtanga, and prenatal yoga. Although the | | | | people use yoga to decrease stress, increase |
| practices started in the Far East, people in the United | | | | relaxation, gain emotional balance, and improve |
| States have seen countless benefits, both physical and | | | | concentration. Yoga also reduces anxiety attacks, |
| mental, from practicing all these different types of | | | | blood pressure, and muscle tension while increasing |
| yoga. | | | | self-confidence, serotonin levels, and strengthening |
| Yoga's movements promote flexibility and lubrication in | | | | your immune system. |
| the joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Yoga's | | | | So, go grab your yoga mat and start on the road to a |
| movements also massage internal organs and glands | | | | healthier you! Although there are yoga studios, |
| and tone muscles. That is, yoga is a total body | | | | instructors and classes all over the United States, you |
| workout that sends new blood and oxygen to all parts | | | | can also practice yoga right in your living room. Yoga |
| of your body- an essential part to detoxification. Yoga | | | | DVDs, books, and home programs are readily available |
| also benefits your endurance, energy and balance, | | | | for those who do not have enough time or flexibility to |
| circulatory and respiratory systems, pain tolerance, and | | | | make it across town for regular classes. |